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Understanding and Managing Trismus by Nandakumar Pargunan is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Trismus is defined as tonic contraction of the muscles of mastication that results in difficulty or inability to open the mouth fully. It can be caused by infections, trauma, tumors, radiation treatment, surgery, and other conditions. The document outlines the various etiologies that can cause trismus, including odontogenic infections, trauma, neoplasms, neuromuscular disorders, and psychogenic or drug-induced causes. Clinical features include difficulty opening the mouth, with severity ranging from minor l
- Author
- Nandakumar Pargunan
- Language
- EN